Old Bridge, Contin is a Grade A listed building in the Highland local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 25 March 1971. Bridge.

Old Bridge, Contin

WRENN ID
late-corbel-acorn
Grade
A
Local Planning Authority
Highland
Country
Scotland
Date first listed
25 March 1971
Type
Bridge
Source
Historic Environment Scotland listing

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Description

The Old Bridge in Contin, designed by Thomas Telford and built between 1812 and 1813, is a high arched bridge made of rubble. It features three wide segmental headed arch rings that decrease slightly in height and span from east to west. The bridge has triangular cutwaters that rise to the height of the parapet, appearing as shallow pilasters. Additionally, there are shallow end buttresses and a dressed rubble parapet.

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